Eldorado National Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coyote mint along the PCT trail, approaching the backside of Elephants Back peak. Spring finally came to Carson Pass in the High Sierras. Truly beautiful and fun place to explore. #nature #hiking #backpacking #camping #PCT
Coyote mint along the PCT trail, approaching the backside of Elephants Back peak. Spring finally came to Carson Pass in the High Sierras. Truly beautiful and fun place to explore. #nature #hiking #backpacking #camping #PCT
Beautiful alpine lake near Kirkwood ski resort. #WinterWonders
👌🏞 #california #sacramento #auburn
Pyramid Creek Cascades flows from Desolation Lake to Ropi lake in the Desolation Wilderness. Located South of Lake Aloha and the PCT, Shorter day route from Horsetail Falls trail off hwy 50. Beautiful set of Cascades with great backpacking lakes on both ends.

Where to stay in Eldorado National Forest

Panoramic landscape scene with sun shining behind the snow capped mountains in Lake Tahoe California

West Meadows

West Meadows might not have many top sights, but TC Express Ski Lift and Cornice Express Ski Lift are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Meadows
Lake Tahoe California. Emerald Bay. Winter Drone Panorama. Beautiful colors.

Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like TC Express Ski Lift and Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

Palisades
This way - Skiing - Snowboarding - Trails

Juniper Ridge

While Juniper Ridge isn't home to many top sights, TC Express Ski Lift and Slide Mountain Ski Lift are some notable places to visit nearby.

Juniper Ridge
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

3.5 out of 5
50 Highway 50 Stateline NV
The price is 1.356.574 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.356.574 ₫
2.512.742 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stateline. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the bar and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (4,924 reviews)
My stay was excellent! The staff was friendly, the rooms were clean, and the whole experience felt relaxing and well-planned! Definitely will stay again !

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
The price is 2.441.152 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
2.441.152 ₫
4.393.198 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,544 reviews)
We love staying at this Margaritaville! Unfortunately, this say felt a little on the dirty side...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

4 out of 5
55 Highway 50 Stateline NV
The price is 4.178.043 ₫ per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
4.178.043 ₫
5.703.160 ₫ total
10 Apr - 11 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Stateline. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (4,908 reviews)
Excellent stay!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
See all 10,175 properties in Eldorado National Forest
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott's Timber Lodge

Marriott's Timber Lodge

4 out of 5
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this condo in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 hot tubs and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, central location - walking distance to lots of restaurants and activities

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Marriott's Timber Lodge
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

3 out of 5
3601 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this beach condo in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
Beautiful view over the lake

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
The Americana Village

The Americana Village

2 out of 5
3845 Pioneer Trl South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,578 reviews)
Absolutely loved this place!

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Americana Village
See all properties in Eldorado National Forest
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

This is a vertical jump.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Kirkwood with a visit to Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort
The sunrise silhouettes a chairlift

Cornice Express Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Cornice Express Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Cornice Express Ski Lift
An empty ski resort in winter covered in fog and sunlight shining through on the mountain with trees and ski lifts

Solitude Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Solitude Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Solitude Ski Lift

Hell Hole Reservoir

Explore the great outdoors at Hell Hole Reservoir and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tahoe City. Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Hell Hole Reservoir

Slide Mountain Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Slide Mountain Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Slide Mountain Ski Lift

TC Express Ski Lift

You can take time to visit TC Express Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

TC Express Ski Lift

Cities near Eldorado National Forest

Emerald Bay State Park

South Lake Tahoe

Arnold, California A perfect winter day

Arnold

Panoramic sunset view of the shore, the dock and the hill full of pines in Lake Tahoe

Homewood

These are winter trees in a snow storm. They are located near the Kirkwood ski area. They are surrounded by a snowy hillside.

Kirkwood